MSc Nursing (Adult Nursing) - (University of Greenwich)

Nursing (Adult Nursing), MSc

With essential training and decision-making skills, you will be ready for an exciting career in nursing with this Master’s degree in Adult Nursing.

Gain the skills that employers need with our Master's in Adult Nursing. We provide quality training alongside strong tutor support and vibrant student experience. You will become a caring and compassionate nurse with critical thinking and decision-making skills to make a difference. Our first-class team of skilled, expert and research-active nursing lecturers will help you achieve your full potential, with a view to your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Adult Nurse.

As part of the course, your clinical placements will span across the whole spectrum of Adult Nursing. We offer the opportunity to undergo placements with internationally renowned Trusts such as St Bart's Health and Kings College NHS Foundation, as well as more locally based services in Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

Department

Adult Nursing & Paramedic Science

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Duration

2 years full-time

UK/international fees

• 2018/2019 fees: £9,250 / £13,950
• 2019/2020 fees: £9,250 / £14,500

What you should know about this course

• The course will have joint approval for the University of Greenwich and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• You will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to put your learning into practice.
• Work alongside highly skilled Adult Nurses in acute and rehabilitation services as well as specialist fields such as intensive care nursing and emergency care.

What you will study

Full time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Understanding the Pathophysiology of Ill-Health (Level 6) (15 credits)
• Patient Pathways of Care in Adult Nursing 1 (Level 7) (30 credits)
• Patient Pathways of Care in Adult Nursing 2 (Level 7) (30 credits)
• Independent Project 1 (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Learning and Teaching in Practice (Level 6) (15 credits)
• Care of the Acutely Ill Adult (Level 7) (30 credits)
• Leadership and Management in Adult Nursing (Level 7) (30 credits)
• Independent Project 2 (15 credits)

Entry requirements

If you are a UK citizen or have permanent residency

Applicants should have:

• An honours degree; normally a 2.1 in any subject
• Plus a minimum of three GCSEs including English language and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Plus the experience of working/volunteering in a health/social care setting for at least 750 hours within the past five years.

In addition, candidates must:

• Attend an interview
• Undertake literacy and numeracy testing
• Provide evidence of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service and health check.

For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.

Further information about entry

In line with NMC requirements, students without English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an IELTS examination results (academic or general) where the scores are at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections, and where the overall average score is at least 7.0.

If you are applying via UCAS, please note that only references from a professional email address will be accepted.

Available to overseas students?

Yes

If you are from outside of the UK

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us:

• By telephone: +44 (0)20 8331 8136.
• By email: international@gre.ac.uk.

Further information about entry

In line with NMC requirements, students without English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an IELTS examination results (academic or general) where the scores are at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections, and where the overall average score is at least 7.0.

If you are applying via UCAS, please note that only references from a professional email address will be accepted.